Merry Greetings and Sweet Tidings
to you all!
And fling open wide the doors to
the new adventures and
possibilities of
a new year.
A fresh beginning.
Does that give you hope
in your heart?
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I do hope that you're all doing
well and have had a
joyous time this past month.
My holiday was more meaningful this year.
Sharing our music was a joy as several
family members visited
a home for the elderly.
We sang carols and
visited with these sweet ladies.
They were so grateful and we just LOVED
our time with them!
We also sang at the community
Reason for the Season
program and were able to have two benefit
nights to raise money for
local Angel Tree kids and the volunteer
fire depts. I was so happy to be able to make a difference for Christmas by sharing our music.
The time was full while trying to keep in
mind that Christmas
is about love and that
kindness and sincerity are some of the most
precious gifts that I can share.
This season has been
filled with so much
good cheer and good things.
Cookie decorating with our
kids and grandkids.
Twinkling lights~
Sparkles of the garlands~
Brightly colored packages
with pretty ribbons and bows~
I enjoy it all so much!
But this year I took a little more time for me.
Making time to sit by the fireplace with
hot cocoa and a good book.
Taking walks, reflecting
and putting more value on my time.
I had a lot of peace
this Christmas just
knowing that God is working in my life.
I'm so grateful for His goodness
and guidance as my life takes a
different turn.
He is with us always.
But to be honest, there were
some sad times too.
I was missing my dad so much.
We said goodbye to him
16 years ago on Christmas eve.
(I wonder if they know how much we miss them.)
And missing my Ohio girl is always there.
My heart goes out to all of you
who have had hard things
this Christmas season
and heading into the New Year.
Amidst the magic of these special times,
I found a little creative time and
enjoyed making these
tags for my
grand daughters.
Tags are so easy and can be
for any occasion.
I love layering and using bits and
baubles of any kind.
They each have a
pocket to tuck a little surprise in.
Both were tied with
a ribbon and a had a tiny note written
on the back with the date.
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I am sending warm greetings to
each of you for a New Year
that is abundant in love and wisdom,
MAGIC and inspiration!
Prayers for finding your way through
the hard things while
embracing the times of growth.
May your hope and peace
be overflowing for all that
comes your way.
Here's to you
and your best year yet!
May it sparkle.
Cheers to 2019!
clink ;)
Blessings to you and thank you for
coming by.
Tamara
XO
